jcpdiesel21 's review for:

Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory by Sarah Polley

4.0

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An intriguing collection of essays about the life and career of a filmmaker and writer who I've come to admire. Polley's writing is beautifully polished and poised while covering her reflections on a variety of topics. I was most drawn to the chapters devoted to showbiz, but was surprised at how much of the book includes material from her early years as well as her personal life, including multiple harrowing medical issues. This book helped me understand Polley more as a creative individual, and it's honestly pretty surprising that she stuck with acting for so long before transitioning to working behind the camera.